Short-term effectiveness of high- and low-intensity percutaneous electrolysis in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most frequently diagnosed knee condition in populations aged < 50 years old. Although the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is a common and effective tool for reducing pain, previous studies showed no additional benefits compared with placebo in populations with PFPS. Percutaneous electrolysis is a minimally invasive approach frequently used in musculotendinous pathologies which consists of the application of a galvanic current through dry needling (DN).

Aim

To evaluate changes in sensitivity, knee pain perception and perceived pain during the application of these three invasive techniques.

Methods

A triple-blinded, pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted on fifteen patients with uni

SUBMITTER: Valera-Calero JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8554351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature